As the growing season ends and the leaves begin to fall off the trees, you may notice leftover leaf materials and debris hanging off your trees and shrubs that look like miniature pinecones. Upon ...

Gardeners and homeowners beware - bagworms are back. These caterpillar pests, known for creating distinctive spindle-shaped "bags" on trees and shrubs, have a healthy appetite. A large population of ...

Evergreen bagworms, those nasty little buggers, have really reared their ugly head this year. This year, for sure, is a bumper crop for bagworms. Bagworms will feed on a wide variety of trees and ...

Homeowners looking out into a nicely landscaped yard may wonder whether now is the time to spray for bagworms. The answer is yes. “Bagworms overwinter as eggs and young larvae usually hatch and emerge ...

Bagworms or webworms – is there a difference? Are both bad? Although it is common for the average homeowner to confuse the two based simply on the name, let’s explore the aspects of these pests, one ...

You’re enjoying a sunny morning when you notice what looks like a tiny pinecone on your favorite juniper bush. When you inspect it, you notice that it’s not part of the foliage — it looks more like a ...

The most devastating damage the bagworm leaves behind is found on evergreens such as junipers and arborvitae. Courtesy Johnson County Extension As the growing season ends and the leaves begin to fall ...